10
Loading video...
By Daniella Gray
Reporter
0
Share
Newsweek is a Trust Project member
See more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.
A video capturing the reality that many parents face when they take a family vacation has gone viral.
Mom of two Nika Diwa is filmed sitting at the table with her daughters, unprepared for the chaos about to ensue.
Between her and husband Emeka, Diwa told Newsweek they "love making videos that reflect the realities of parenthood, so the other parents don't feel so alone."
Read More on Family & Parenting
...
Speaking to the camera, mom of two Diwa says: "I can't wait to go on vacation," to which her daughter responds "You are on vacation, mama."
Staring at the camera, Diwa says in a deadpan tone: "Oh, right."
Meanwhile, her other baby is sitting at the table with a bowl of cereal—seemingly Froot Loops—in front of her.
In an attempt to feed herself, Diwa's baby forgoes the spoon that's in front of her and decides to grab the breakfast cereal with her hands, causing the entire contents of the bowl to spill onto the table.
Turning to look at the camera, the baby is visibly horrified by what's just happened. Diwa shrieks and quickly mops up the milk while sarcastically remarking: "so fun."
The video, which has been viewed almost 4 million times, prompted a flurry of comments from other TikTok users and moms alike.
Many users were collectively laughing at Diwa's baby's reaction. One said: "The shock on the baby's face after she did that to herself."
Another added: "Why did the baby look at us like we spilt her cereal."
The TikTok video also seemed to resonate with other parents who know a thing or two about family vacations.
One TikTok user said: "That scream is every mom on vacation with toddlers," meanwhile another commented: "There's no vacation, it's just another location to do the same stuff.
Another theme to occur from Diwa's video was the suggestion to bring reinforcements to ensure she gets a break—namely other family members.
One said: "You have to bring grandparents, aunties or uncles to be able to enjoy now."
Others caught on to the stressful situation and acknowledged that while family vacations are a break from routine, they're not necessarily a break from parenting routines.
One TikToker said: "This is why I am an advocate for mommy only trips!".
Another commented how "accurate" Diwa's video was, while another said: "'So fun' I can feel it."
Do you have any funny or adorable videos that you want to share? We want to see the best ones! Send them in to life@newsweek.com and they could appear on our site.
View 0 Comments
Submit Correction
View Editorial & AI Guidelines